I have been working at Steve and Kate's Camp full-time (Less than a year)

Recommends

Negative Outlook

Recommends

Negative Outlook

Pros

This position was a great full-time summer gig. I loved the staff, and the organization of the camp was flawless. I felt that the camp was extremely engaging and high end for the children that participated. I would have loved to have attended as a camper!

Cons

The camp became monotonous as time passed, and the payment did not necessarily match the amount of time, energy, and patience that went into it. Also, the corporate side pushed each branch too thin, so that there were far too many kids per counselor.

If I were a kid, I would love to come here! It is great for the kids and well thought out.

Cons

Staffing is skeletal. I am the only cook for 150-200 people and my job really ought to be done by two people. The pay is a joke. I don't have sufficient equipment and have to beg borrow and bring stuff from home. The only way I can survive is to cut corners on being strict with the safety guidelines, and as a chef that is uncomfortable for me.

Advice to Management

Schedule in a regular assistant to help the cook a couple of hours a day.

The camp is unlike any I have ever seen. Attracts some pretty cool kids and families. My day to day was half office/paperwork/emails/phone calls, half hanging out and interacting with kids and families and staff, making sure everyone was happy and having a good time. Good pay for a summer job. I had the ability to use my own ideas and creativity to add to the camp programming and fun. Your imagination is your limitation. Laid back environment.

Cons

Director was on his way out and I had to pick up his slack with little to no recognition for my work and efforts. Little support from him. I was definitely working overtime and wish my pay had reflected that just a little more, but I was on salary, so that was expected. Staff numbers were too low, and I was often stuck in a studio instead of doing my job when staff members had to miss a day.

Advice to Management

Recognize those who are working above and beyond. Maybe more site visits would help this. Keep on keepin' on with the awesome camp programs!

I have been working at Steve and Kate's Camp full-time (Less than a year)

Recommends

Positive Outlook

Approves of CEO

Recommends

Positive Outlook

Approves of CEO

Pros

The people are smart, creative and incredibly helpful. Each camp provides great resources to its campers and the company's heart is in the right place and moving forward in terms of access, equity and social justice. They do an incredible job of building a very intentional team of people.

Cons

National companies can run into struggles with mail, philosophy and standardizing experiences across all sites.

Great kids!! Wonderful activities and the company keeps trying to keep things new and fresh for returning campers!

Cons

As a seasonal camp director, I was salary, however if I missed a day my pay was 'adjusted' so essentially I was paid a set amount of $3300 a month and they broke it down by work days to figure out a days salary. However some days I worked 14+ hours. I never worked less then 10 hours each day. It was frustrating for them to not acknowledge my work ethic and of not having to adhere to labor laws because I was not an hourly employee.

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